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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
4
Published daily by Truth Publishing Company requests readers report undelivered papers to the office and notes that all advertising and communications must be received by ten oclock to ensure publication the same day.
Fragmentary note lists phone lines for Truth Telephones and an editorial office Roome Veepee Business Office with two lines marked as both phones.
Indianapolis Sun notes a congressional committee proposes taxing Republican members $1 for the fall campaign. The piece mocks rising costs of patriotism amid prosperity. Elkhart police report seventeen arrests in one night, eleven for intoxication and six for vagrancy, reflecting a lively summer scene.
Goshen observers note B F Shively is the most popular Democrat among Republicans in the area and could beat Brick in a district race. Republicans in St Joseph, Marshall, Pulaski and Starke counties see him as a credible challenger with cross party appeal despite a large 1932 GOP victory for Brick.
In a fragmentary anecdote, George Godfrey cites a superstition of bad luck after a fatal act. He recalls Charley Monger being told he would have misfortune, then riding his bicycle into town despite the warning, costing him $9.757 in losses.
Fragmentary OCR reading notes Charles Work in Kendallville with letters mailed there. The text hints at an arrest but is garbled and unclear, leaving the outcome and specifics uncertain.
Governor Hanly told a Philadelphia audience that Indiana has advanced in governing charitable and correctional institutions. He noted construction of new cottages for the insane, a planned new state facility costing about 1 million dollars, and plans for a deaf school, an industrial girls' school, an epileptic village, and TB treatment facilities, all aimed at humane, scientific management.
The article rebuts Democratic charges about state debt and salaries, arguing that fees prior to 1895 were skimmed by officers and ended by a Republican reform. It cites official figures showing fees collapse, debt payoff gains, and institutional per capita cost cuts from 178.16 to 160.18 dollars, underscoring the fiscal success of Republican policy.
The venerable Parisian patroness Guimard, famed for extreme elegance and influence, hosted a theater in her home and attracted artists like David and Fragonard. Her salon drew power and praise, while her advice to Marie Antoinette elevated her status to legendary, even as critics noted her fragile, spiderlike slenderness.
W. E. Meehan recounts a Pennsylvania hatchery superintendent’s experiment where 20 000 one inch bass were fed six times daily from July 1 to October 1. By October 1 only 11 000 remained, with buoyant evidence that about 9 000 were eaten by larger, stronger fellows.
The article stresses teeth care for health and digestion. It warns against brushing side to side to avoid gum injury and loosening teeth. It advises brushing upper teeth downward and lower teeth upward from the gums to tooth ends, plus nightly and morning washes and rinsing after meals.
The weekly Swiss journal in Zurich lists names of engaged pairs with their addresses and social positions. After engagements the brides receive numerous business samples as firms seek to court the future spouses.
The column reports on Dayton base ball team plans, Pennsylvania venture, and catcher Richardson from South Bend. It notes Jack Boyle’s public stance on leaving the sport, Wheeling’s offer, and Barney Oldfield’s race plans. It also covers Marvin Hart’s postponed Australia trip due to fever, J. O. Elkhart quiz items, Lajoie’s 37 game hitting streak, base stolen counts for New York Nationals Griffiths Cubs Sox, and Kid Herman preparing for a bout with Benny Yanger at Indianapolis. Herman aims for a Nelson rematch after Yanger bout.
Krumpetz's Giants square off against the Dodge team of Mishawaka at the Driving Park diamond Saturday afternoon. The Lake Shore band will perform a concert.
Harry Dickey of the Winona Interurban railway reports about 2000 job applications from men worldwide. Many seek work to live near Winona for schooling, though most applicants lack experience. He also receives interest from Warsaw men and electric railway workers from other Indiana cities, but staffing should not be a problem.
Anthony Deahl appeared in bankruptcy court before Referee Lambert to file debts and assets for the Abe-Kaatz failure. Debts total about 22900 dollars. assets inventory around 316000. First creditors meeting set for August with actions to follow. Claims include John Myers for 10000 dollars loaned to his son in law Robert Myers. sale for adjustment planned.
Lola Cotton, a shy 14 year old girl described by her father Mr Cotton, can seemingly read thoughts when relaxed and focused. The University of California professors observed her mind reading in six year old form solving mathematical topics beyond her age and credits her with remarkable perception amid travels from coast to coast.
Homer Vern Wilkinson age 22 and Gretchen Perry Rudy age 19, both of Goshen, were licensed to wed.
Lloyd Lehman transfers to Frant Hy Misener a lot in Wakarusa for 455 dollars. Washington-Ipe transfers 54 acres in Union township to Pater Ines. Milo Cripe and Elias P Cripe convey a Goshen lot to Elnora Cox for 55 dollars. William D Dalton transfers a Elkhart lot to William J Gronert for 1000 dollars. John Menges and wife convey a Nappanee lot to Mary Lopp for 900 dollars.
Elkhart dealers quoted prices for poultry and eggs with eggs at 15 cents per dozen and chickens at 35 cents each. Butter 14 to 15 cents per pound, breakfast bacon 7.5 to 16 cents, lard 9 cents, beef and pork cuts listed with beef hides and wool prices, live stock values for steers hogs cows lambs and veal, plus Chicago grain figures for oats wheat and corn.
Five room cottage at White Pigeon Michigan named Hollywood Cottage on RR No. L 28. Lost at the Marion and Fifth corner a white fan with long white ribbon bearing owner’s name. Return to 425 Jefferson Street.
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